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Franco Chioccioli wins on Passo Pordoi, 1991 Giro d’Italia

Stage 17 of the 1991 Giro, a 195 km going from Selva di Val Gardena to atop Passo Pordoi, the tappone with five major ascents: Pinei, Nigra, Pordoi, Fedaia and Pordoi again.

On the first ascent of the Pordoi, Franco Vona (Jolly Componibili-Club 88) was first at the summit. On the second ascent, Franco Chioccioli (Del Tongo-MG), nicknamed “Il Coppino” (the little Coppi) attacked and took another 38 seconds from Claudio Chiappucci (Carrera), who was second in GC.